Church of St Denys, Colmworth facts for kids
The Church of St Denys is a very old and important church located in the village of Colmworth, Bedfordshire, England. It's so special that it's officially recognized as a Grade I listed building. This means it's one of the most important historic buildings in the country. It got this special listing on July 13, 1964.
Exploring the Church Building
The Tower and Bells
The church has a tall tower on its west side. It has four main sections and a cool, eight-sided point called a spire on top. This spire has small, window-like openings called lucarnes. Strong supports called buttresses help hold the tower up.
Inside the tower, there is a set of six bells. The two oldest bells were made way back in 1635! The frame that holds these bells was updated with steel in 1984.
The Dyer Monument
Inside the church, to the left of the altar, you can find a beautiful monument. It is made from alabaster (a soft, white stone) and black marble. This monument was built in 1641 by Katherine Doyley Dyer to honor her husband, Sir William Dyer.
The monument has a long poem carved into it. This poem was written by Katherine to show her deep love and respect for Sir William. It talks about his good qualities, like being kind and fair to everyone. It also expresses her sadness that he passed away and her hope that his memory will live on. The poem ends with her looking forward to the day they will be together again. It's a very touching message from a wife to her husband.
See also
- Grade I listed buildings in Bedfordshire
- St Deny's Colmworth Church website
